I am not sure I have the correct verbiage for this.  But, I was contacted by someone wanting to "sell" me on getting our company on the GSA list, or whatever it is.  It was a very expensive service they offered.  They claimed that the government liked them so well that they wanted them to help other people get registered.  I am not sure but, I can't imagine that it would be that hard to get listed on as a GSA provider, is it?  We have an online business and already sell to many government agencies.  Is there a benefit to getting the GSA thing?

Thanks,

Chris

edit: corrected spelling errors.

Chris Frank
Network Cables Online, LLC
Network Cables Online, LLC. - CAT5e & CAT6 Ethernet network cables, network clocks & LED displays, racks & cable management.

The company is probably offering to help you get a GSA Schedule. This is more complex than you might imagine, but it is something you can do yourself. It is basically the same as responding to any other solicitation issued by a government agency -- it is just that you are responding to GSA and then other agencies can buy off of your schedule. You should go out to GSA's web site for more information. The company I work for, OFFICEPRO, Inc., is on GSA Schedule 70 -- here is a link to information about that schedule: http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_OVERVIEW&contentId=8661&noc=T.

Of course, you need to find the right schedule for the work you do and then respond to the open solitication.

Chris Frank
Network Cables Online, LLC
Network Cables Online, LLC. - CAT5e & CAT6 Ethernet network cables, network clocks & LED displays, racks & cable management.

Thanks for jumping in with that helpful reply, jstephenson!